Girls Tryouts

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Results speak for themselves - as in scores. MC Elite is not what they used to be. The 2022 Midnight team is very strong - they've had a consistent core over many years and a solid coach, but that is it. History is one thing. Present time is another and presently, they are taking a nose dive. And as a PP said, why did they remove all of their coaching (and even team!) information from their website? It's sketchy at a time when basically every other team in the DMV at least lists the names.

Why go to a program that puts your kid into a position to lose by multi-digit goals nearly each and every game? Those Carolina teams are just a money grab at this point. And this is on the leadership, not even coaches, for allowing the teams to be in this position. At least most other clubs treat their 'B' teams with a little decency.

Losing more than winning is one thing. Losing they way they do is another. It is not fair to those kids and parents to constantly travel just to go 0-xxx and maybe score 5-6 goals all tournament.

Sadly the midnight ‘22 team is no longer strong. They have fallen apart - word is the uncommitted girls have quit and the team is in disarray. Live love lax was a disaster.

Not sure if you know what you are talking about. 2022 MC was not at that tournament.

Might want to check your facts. Both 22 MCE teams were at Live Love Lax.

And both played badly. It’s really sad. I feel for the girls.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Results speak for themselves - as in scores. MC Elite is not what they used to be. The 2022 Midnight team is very strong - they've had a consistent core over many years and a solid coach, but that is it. History is one thing. Present time is another and presently, they are taking a nose dive. And as a PP said, why did they remove all of their coaching (and even team!) information from their website? It's sketchy at a time when basically every other team in the DMV at least lists the names.

Why go to a program that puts your kid into a position to lose by multi-digit goals nearly each and every game? Those Carolina teams are just a money grab at this point. And this is on the leadership, not even coaches, for allowing the teams to be in this position. At least most other clubs treat their 'B' teams with a little decency.

Losing more than winning is one thing. Losing they way they do is another. It is not fair to those kids and parents to constantly travel just to go 0-xxx and maybe score 5-6 goals all tournament.

Sadly the midnight ‘22 team is no longer strong. They have fallen apart - word is the uncommitted girls have quit and the team is in disarray. Live love lax was a disaster.

Not sure if you know what you are talking about. 2022 MC was not at that tournament.

Might want to check your facts. Both 22 MCE teams were at Live Love Lax.

And both played badly. It’s really sad. I feel for the girls.

My lacrosse playing daughter is not in high school so I am not that knowledgeable about high school lacrosse, but aren't the 2022s pretty much done as a team after this summer anyway? I thought there was no club lacrosse once they are seniors? This was their last hurrah?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Results speak for themselves - as in scores. MC Elite is not what they used to be. The 2022 Midnight team is very strong - they've had a consistent core over many years and a solid coach, but that is it. History is one thing. Present time is another and presently, they are taking a nose dive. And as a PP said, why did they remove all of their coaching (and even team!) information from their website? It's sketchy at a time when basically every other team in the DMV at least lists the names.

Why go to a program that puts your kid into a position to lose by multi-digit goals nearly each and every game? Those Carolina teams are just a money grab at this point. And this is on the leadership, not even coaches, for allowing the teams to be in this position. At least most other clubs treat their 'B' teams with a little decency.

Losing more than winning is one thing. Losing they way they do is another. It is not fair to those kids and parents to constantly travel just to go 0-xxx and maybe score 5-6 goals all tournament.

Sadly the midnight ‘22 team is no longer strong. They have fallen apart - word is the uncommitted girls have quit and the team is in disarray. Live love lax was a disaster.

Not sure if you know what you are talking about. 2022 MC was not at that tournament.

Might want to check your facts. Both 22 MCE teams were at Live Love Lax.

And both played badly. It’s really sad. I feel for the girls.

My lacrosse playing daughter is not in high school so I am not that knowledgeable about high school lacrosse, but aren't the 2022s pretty much done as a team after this summer anyway? I thought there was no club lacrosse once they are seniors? This was their last hurrah?

Essentially yes. They may do one tournament in the fall but the majority finish their club lacrosse careers summer before senior year.

However, there are still many more 2022s that are uncommitted so it is still one of their most important summers - especially since they can finally play in front of coaches.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Results speak for themselves - as in scores. MC Elite is not what they used to be. The 2022 Midnight team is very strong - they've had a consistent core over many years and a solid coach, but that is it. History is one thing. Present time is another and presently, they are taking a nose dive. And as a PP said, why did they remove all of their coaching (and even team!) information from their website? It's sketchy at a time when basically every other team in the DMV at least lists the names.

Why go to a program that puts your kid into a position to lose by multi-digit goals nearly each and every game? Those Carolina teams are just a money grab at this point. And this is on the leadership, not even coaches, for allowing the teams to be in this position. At least most other clubs treat their 'B' teams with a little decency.

Losing more than winning is one thing. Losing they way they do is another. It is not fair to those kids and parents to constantly travel just to go 0-xxx and maybe score 5-6 goals all tournament.

Sadly the midnight ‘22 team is no longer strong. They have fallen apart - word is the uncommitted girls have quit and the team is in disarray. Live love lax was a disaster.

Not sure if you know what you are talking about. 2022 MC was not at that tournament.

Might want to check your facts. Both 22 MCE teams were at Live Love Lax.

And both played badly. It’s really sad. I feel for the girls.

My lacrosse playing daughter is not in high school so I am not that knowledgeable about high school lacrosse, but aren't the 2022s pretty much done as a team after this summer anyway? I thought there was no club lacrosse once they are seniors? This was their last hurrah?

Essentially yes. They may do one tournament in the fall but the majority finish their club lacrosse careers summer before senior year.

However, there are still many more 2022s that are uncommitted so it is still one of their most important summers - especially since they can finally play in front of coaches.

Plus it’s a crappy tho h to do to your teammates and coach - quit before the “last hurrah” as it were.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Results speak for themselves - as in scores. MC Elite is not what they used to be. The 2022 Midnight team is very strong - they've had a consistent core over many years and a solid coach, but that is it. History is one thing. Present time is another and presently, they are taking a nose dive. And as a PP said, why did they remove all of their coaching (and even team!) information from their website? It's sketchy at a time when basically every other team in the DMV at least lists the names.

Why go to a program that puts your kid into a position to lose by multi-digit goals nearly each and every game? Those Carolina teams are just a money grab at this point. And this is on the leadership, not even coaches, for allowing the teams to be in this position. At least most other clubs treat their 'B' teams with a little decency.

Losing more than winning is one thing. Losing they way they do is another. It is not fair to those kids and parents to constantly travel just to go 0-xxx and maybe score 5-6 goals all tournament.

Sadly the midnight ‘22 team is no longer strong. They have fallen apart - word is the uncommitted girls have quit and the team is in disarray. Live love lax was a disaster.

Not sure if you know what you are talking about. 2022 MC was not at that tournament.

I think the above poster was thinking that MC Elite was not at Lax for the Cure. Although I think they were originally supposed to be. Listed on the tshirt but no games played?

[Anonymous]

How was the turnout at Next Level tryouts? Anyone heard from MC Elite yet? How many teams are they planning to have at each age group?

[Anonymous]

I believe MC was last week -- not sure how many teams. For NL depends on age group -- some years having an A and a B team going forward.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Results speak for themselves - as in scores. MC Elite is not what they used to be. The 2022 Midnight team is very strong - they've had a consistent core over many years and a solid coach, but that is it. History is one thing. Present time is another and presently, they are taking a nose dive. And as a PP said, why did they remove all of their coaching (and even team!) information from their website? It's sketchy at a time when basically every other team in the DMV at least lists the names.

Why go to a program that puts your kid into a position to lose by multi-digit goals nearly each and every game? Those Carolina teams are just a money grab at this point. And this is on the leadership, not even coaches, for allowing the teams to be in this position. At least most other clubs treat their 'B' teams with a little decency.

Losing more than winning is one thing. Losing they way they do is another. It is not fair to those kids and parents to constantly travel just to go 0-xxx and maybe score 5-6 goals all tournament.

I totally disagree with your comment about B level teams being a money grab. B level teams exist at all clubs. Those girls would have nowhere else to play if B teams didn't exist, especially in HS. My daughter is on a B-level team at another club and we get beaten alot. By a lot of goals. But we are playing hard teams and I would rather have that than my daughter not playing at all. And don't judge whether it's "fair" or not. The parents on our team are all totally happy - nobody feels like we are getting the bad end of anything. The girls love playing and some of the girls on my older daughter's B team were recruited last year to play d3 and they were thrilled. B teams may not be for you, but they fit the bill for a lot of girls who are not top players and just want to keep playing through HS.

[Anonymous]

PP, well said. I agree.

And for some girls, they are on a B team to get better for HS. They may not be a starter, but at least they will be comfortable knowing the sport

[Anonymous]

Sure they serve a purpose but you would have to agree that the bottom half of those teams should be playing rec ball correct? The problem comes in when there are solid almost A level players playing with girls who should be playing rec. But why would any organization turn the money away?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Results speak for themselves - as in scores. MC Elite is not what they used to be. The 2022 Midnight team is very strong - they've had a consistent core over many years and a solid coach, but that is it. History is one thing. Present time is another and presently, they are taking a nose dive. And as a PP said, why did they remove all of their coaching (and even team!) information from their website? It's sketchy at a time when basically every other team in the DMV at least lists the names.

Why go to a program that puts your kid into a position to lose by multi-digit goals nearly each and every game? Those Carolina teams are just a money grab at this point. And this is on the leadership, not even coaches, for allowing the teams to be in this position. At least most other clubs treat their 'B' teams with a little decency.

Losing more than winning is one thing. Losing they way they do is another. It is not fair to those kids and parents to constantly travel just to go 0-xxx and maybe score 5-6 goals all tournament.

I totally disagree with your comment about B level teams being a money grab. B level teams exist at all clubs. Those girls would have nowhere else to play if B teams didn't exist, especially in HS. My daughter is on a B-level team at another club and we get beaten alot. By a lot of goals. But we are playing hard teams and I would rather have that than my daughter not playing at all. And don't judge whether it's "fair" or not. The parents on our team are all totally happy - nobody feels like we are getting the bad end of anything. The girls love playing and some of the girls on my older daughter's B team were recruited last year to play d3 and they were thrilled. B teams may not be for you, but they fit the bill for a lot of girls who are not top players and just want to keep playing through HS.

PP here and there is a purpose for 'B' teams, 100%. But the problem is being put in the correct bracket. Not up against teams that could beat the Midnight or 'A' teams. THAT is where the money grab comes in. Not the fact that is is a 'B' team.

Put them in a position to be successful because there are some decent girls on those Carolina teams - I have a few of my high schoolers in fact and they tell me how frustrating it is. 22 Carolina has played: CT Grizzlies, Steps Blue, Pride Black, Integrity - teams that could give their A team a game. And it isn't just a 1-off tournament where this happens.

[Anonymous]

Are clubs generally strict with deadlines for paying fees? My DD has been offered a spot on a team, but the fee is due before she can hear from another team. How to navigate that situation?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are clubs generally strict with deadlines for paying fees? My DD has been offered a spot on a team, but the fee is due before she can hear from another team. How to navigate that situation?

Most clubs do this as a way to "lock" in players and prevent them from trying out for other clubs. My take is to tell them that you are still making the best decision and that once that is made, you can pay the initial fee/s etc. Pressuring players into paying ASAP is not a good look or tactic and players should be allowed to tryout for different clubs and make the best decision for them without the pressure of having to commit right away without any thought into evaluating options etc. I think as you get older this isn't as prevalent as you are settled into 1 club etc.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Are clubs generally strict with deadlines for paying fees? My DD has been offered a spot on a team, but the fee is due before she can hear from another team. How to navigate that situation?

Most clubs do this as a way to "lock" in players and prevent them from trying out for other clubs. My take is to tell them that you are still making the best decision and that once that is made, you can pay the initial fee/s etc. Pressuring players into paying ASAP is not a good look or tactic and players should be allowed to tryout for different clubs and make the best decision for them without the pressure of having to commit right away without any thought into evaluating options etc. I think as you get older this isn't as prevalent as you are settled into 1 club etc.

It probably depends on the club your DD is trying out for. If it's a competitive club you will not have as much flexibility because these clubs use this tactic to secure top talent and prevent talented players from leaving programs.

Agree with PP it's not a good look and really unfair to the players. These club directors know who they want going into tryouts, so may make an exception to the rule. Better to be clear though then risk it.

If it's not a top club and the numbers trying out were small you will have a lot of flexibility. In the end these clubs generally struggle to find enough players to field teams, so will work with you as you consider other options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sure they serve a purpose but you would have to agree that the bottom half of those teams should be playing rec ball correct? The problem comes in when there are solid almost A level players playing with girls who should be playing rec. But why would any organization turn the money away?!

I would agree with this at our club. And they get significantly less attention than the A team girls. Most tournaments have been completely demoralizing this summer so far. Playing in the lowest bracket getting beat by a lot of goals.